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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.87, 1,277.78 and 576.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.87, 1,277.78 and 576.61 is: 795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.87 : 1,277.78 = 576.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.87/1,277.78 = 576.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.87x = 1,277.78 × 576.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.87x = 736,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,780.73/925.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.77

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